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B1 · Describing things (1)
B1 · Décrire les choses (1)
familier, connu
well known to you; often seen or heard and therefore easy to recognize
It's nice to see some familiar items on the menu
C'est agréable de voir quelques plats familiers sur la carte.
The chef blends the familiar tastes with the unusual
Synonymeswell-knownrecognizedcommonaccustomedacquaintedAntonymesunfamiliarstrangeforeignunknownnovelde pointe, perfectionné, avancé
having the most modern and recently developed ideas, methods, etc.
Since the hotel installed an advanced computer system, all operations have been functioning more smoothly
Depuis que l'hôtel a installé un système informatique de pointe, toutes les opérations se déroulent plus facilement.
Pablo has been promoted to assistant manager and he is happy with his advanced position
Synonymessophisticatedcutting-edgestate-of-the-artinnovativemoderndevelopedAntonymesbasicprimitiverudimentarysimpleoutdatedobsoleteélément
a necessary or typical part of something; one of several parts that something contains
The audience is an essential element of live theater
Le public est un élément essentiel du théâtre vivant.
By putting togetther all the elements of theater into one play, he overwhelmed the critics
SynonymescomponentpartfactoringredientaspectAntonymeswholeentityentiretycatégorie, genre
a group of people or things with particular features in common
Jazz is one of many categories of music
Le jazz est l'une des nombreuses catégories de musique.
The works of Mozart are in a category by themselves
SynonymestypekindsortclassgroupclassificationvarietydivisionAntonymeswholeentiretyunclassifiedimpact, effet, retentissement
the powerful effect that something has on somebody/something
The story of the presidential scandal had a huge impact on the public
L'affaire du scandale présidentiel a eu un énorme impact sur le public.
The impact of the news coverage is yet to be known
SynonymeseffectinfluenceforceconsequencerepercussionresultAntonymesnegligibilityfailureunimportanceefficace
producing the result that is wanted or intended; producing a successful result
Howard was pleased to find that the diet recommended by his doctor was quite effective
Howard a été content de constater que le régime recommandé par son médecin était tout à fait efficace.
The new policies, effective the beginning of the fiscal year, change the amount charged to see the physician
SynonymessuccessfulproductiveoperativepowerfulpotentcapableAntonymesineffectiveuselessfutileinefficientweakpratique, commode
useful, easy or quick to do; not causing problems
Is this a convenient location for you to pick up your prescription?
Cet endroit est-il pratique pour vous pour retirer votre ordonnance ?
It is convenient to have a pharmacy right across the street from my doctor's office
SynonymessuitableeasypracticalhandyadvantageousopportunefittingappropriateAntonymesinconvenientawkwarddifficultunsuitablecumbersomecouvert, recouvert
having a layer or amount of something on it
The walls were covered with pictures.
Les murs étaient couverts de tableaux.
His face was covered in blood.
SynonymesconcealedhiddenprotectedoverlaidcoatedveiledcloakedblanketedAntonymesuncoveredexposedrevealedbareopenmettre en valeur, souligner
to emphasize something, especially so that people give it more attention
Your résumé should highlight your skills and achievements.
Votre CV doit mettre en valeur vos compétences et vos réalisations.
My dance class is the highlight of my week.
SynonymesemphasizestressunderlineaccentuatefeatureshowcaseAntonymesunderstatedownplayobscurehideminimizecomplexe
made of many different things or parts that are connected; difficult to understand
a complex road system
un réseau routier complexe
the complex structure of the human brain
SynonymescomplicatedintricatesophisticatedinvolvedelaborateAntonymessimpleeasystraightforwardbasicuncomplicatedde base, élémentaire
forming the part of something that is most necessary and from which other things develop
You need some basic knowledge of computers for this job.
Il faut avoir quelques connaissances de base en informatique pour ce poste.
SynonymesfundamentalessentialelementaryprimarykeyunderlyingAntonymesadvancedcomplexsophisticatedunnecessaryoptionalessentiel, indispensable
completely necessary; extremely important in a particular situation or for a particular activity
Experience is essential for this job.
L'expérience est indispensable pour ce poste.
The charity will be taking food and essential supplies to six refugee camps.
SynonymesnecessarycrucialvitalcriticalimportantfundamentalAntonymesunnecessaryoptionalinessentialtrivialinsignificantimpressionnant
making you admire them, because they are very large, good, skilful , etc.
an impressive building with a huge tower
un bâtiment impressionnant avec une tour immense
She was very impressive in the interview.
SynonymesremarkablestrikingadmirableoutstandingremarkablememorablegrandstunningAntonymesunimpressiveordinarymediocrecommonplaceforgettablerun-of-the-millefficacement
in a way that produces the intended result or a successful result
Last month, I talked to some students about how to learn effectively.
Le mois dernier, j'ai parlé à des élèves de la façon d'apprendre efficacement.
You dealt with the situation very effectively.
SynonymesefficientlysuccessfullyproductivelycompetentlyadeptlycapablywellAntonymesineffectivelyinefficientlyfruitlesslyunsuccessfullypoorlygénéralement, dans l'ensemble
by or to most people
The plan was generally welcomed.
Le projet a été généralement bien accueilli.
The new drug will be generally available from January.
Synonymesusuallytypicallynormallycommonlylargelymostlyin generalAntonymesspecificallyparticularlyexceptionallyrarelyunusuallyabsolument, complètement
used to emphasize that something is completely true
It was absolutely pouring with rain.
Il pleuvait absolument à verse.
He made it absolutely clear.
SynonymescompletelytotallyutterlydefinitelycertainlypositivelyunquestionablyundoubtedlyAntonymesrelativelypartiallysomewhatpossiblyincompletelydifficulté
a problem; a thing or situation that causes problems
the difficulties of English syntax
les difficultés de la syntaxe anglaise
children with severe learning difficulties
SynonymeshardshiptroubleproblemchallengestruggleobstacleimpedimentAntonymeseasefacilitysimplicityadvantagebenefittriumphimportance
the quality of being important
The relative importance of the two ideas
L'importance relative des deux idées
It's a matter of the greatest importance to me.
SynonymessignificancerelevanceweightvalueconsequencemomentAntonymesinsignificanceunimportancetrivialityirrelevancenegligibility
